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VOICE News Bulletin #26

January 15, 2026

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Please read this update from WREN!

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Here's what happened during the hearings for H. 4760 & H. 3537.


Lawmakers heard testimony on two anti-abortion bills:

H. 4760 (Attack on Abortion Medication), which attacks access to abortion medication by falsely reclassifying it as a Schedule IV drug.

After two hours of testimony, 700 written statements, and 80 phone calls, the subcommittee voted 3–2 to move H. 4760 forward to the full House Judiciary Committee. The bill could be heard as early as next week.


OPPOSE H. 4760

H. 3537 (Death Penality Bill), which would charge people with homicide for getting an abortion, providing abortion care, or anything else deemed to "harm" a fertilized egg. 

H. 3537 did not receive a vote and will require another subcommittee hearing to move forward. We will keep you updated if this moves forward.


OPPOSE H. 3537

At WREN, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to make decisions about their health and family without government interference. These bills threaten that freedom, and we must stay vigilant.

Here's how you can take action right now:


We will continue to monitor both bills closely and share updates as soon as new information becomes available. Your voice is making a difference, and we're grateful to have you in this fight.

 

In community, 

Ashley Lidow, Chief Strategy Officer

Women's Rights & Empowerment Network 

Women's Rights and Empowerment Network

P.O. Box 11007
Columbia, SC 29201

Don't forget!

To attend George Blumenthal’s Meet and Greet on Saturday, January 17th.  John Vincent, Sylvia Wright and other candidates will also be attending.

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  • Wear your paperclips daily to show support for women’s rights, democracy, and freedom of speech.

  • Sign up for the January 19th luncheon.https://www.voicenmb.org/regis... 

  • Invite a friend to subscribe to VOICE or attend the next luncheon.

  • Use the 5 Calls app to contact your Congressman about issues that matter to you.

  • Stay informed — check the VOICE website for updates and upcoming events. https://www.voicenmb.org/


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Your VOICE Team



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